On Feb. 21, 2017, Erika McConnell was appointed as the new director of Alaska’s Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office. The position had been vacant since Cynthia Franklin resigned from the position at the beginning of 2017 to become the assistant attorney general in the state’s Consumer Protection Unit.
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Erika McConnell Appointed to Lead the Alaska Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office
ANCHORAGE, Feb. 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – The Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) is pleased to announce Erika McConnell has been appointed as its new director.
Marijuana Control Board Rules in CBD Oil Violations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. 17, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — In a unanimous vote, the Marijuana Control Board determined the CBD (cannabidiol) oil seized last week by the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) to be marijuana product, except that which is labeled as made exclusively from seeds and that does not also include the term “CBD.
Marijuana Enforcement Acts on Retail Violations
ANCHORAGE, Feb. 9, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, enforcement officers of the Alcohol and Marijuana Enforcement Office seized items from several retail stores across the state containing CBD (cannabidiol) oil that appear to be offered for sale in violation of several provisions of AS 17.38, including requirements for testing, packaging, and labeling.
Marijuana Control Board Issues Statement Regarding Onsite Consumption of Marijuana
ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, Feb. 10, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — This release is a clarification of onsite consumption of marijuana products per the Marijuana Control Board’s meeting February 2.
Alaska Welcomes the Arctic Herbery in Anchorage
On Dec. 15, 2016, the Arctic Herbery opened its doors to recreational cannabis customers in Anchorage, Alaska.
Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office Begins Search for New Director
ANCHORAGE, Dec. 08, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Cynthia Franklin, director of the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO), announced this week that she is moving to a position with the Alaska Department of Law.
Alaska Collecting Initial Cannabis Tax Payments
In Anchorage, Alaska, the Alaska Department of Revenue’s Tax Division has started to receive its first batch of cash tax payments on legal cannabis sales and transfers.
North to the Future: Alaska Opens First Recreational Dispensary
After nearly two long years of waiting, Alaska’s first recreational marijuana dispensary opened on Oct. 29, 2016. Opening at noon in Valdez, Herbal Outfitters was met with long lines from anxious customers ready to purchase marijuana legally for the first time.
Apology After Anchorage School Advocates Against Marijuana Shops
The principal of Campbell Elementary School sent out an automated phone message this morning apologizing after a partisan message was sent out the night before by an unnamed staff member.
Anchorage Approves First Recreational Dispensary
On Oct. 4, 2016, the Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved the city’s first license for a recreational marijuana dispensary.
Steep Hill Announces License Agreement to Open Cannabis Testing Laboratory in the State of Alaska
BERKELEY, Calif., June 20, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Steep Hill, the global industry leader in cannabis testing and analytics, today announced it has licensed its cannabis testing technologies to a highly-respected team of scientists who have plans to open Steep Hill Alaska as a full service cannabis quality assurance laboratory in Anchorage, Alaska.
Fairbanks is Shaping Up to be the Center of Alaska’s Marijuana Industry
FAIRBANKS — On a warm, cloudless Memorial Day, Mike Emers surveyed his domain at Rosie Creek Farm. Emers has owned the family farm for 16 years, a spacious plot cut from the Interior Alaska wilderness.
Cost to Apply for a Marijuana Permit? $50K. If You’re Lucky.
Just over a month ago, Alaska opened up the permit process for businesses hoping to grow, process, and sell cannabis products, and applications continue to pour in.
Anchorage Assembly Establishes Rules for Cannabis Businesses
On Feb. 9, 2016, the Anchorage Assembly met to discuss municipal regulations for legalized recreational cannabis businesses.
Anchorage Rejects Marijuana Ban
Whether you knew it or not, the cannabis industry came dangerously close to losing a sizable portion of its market this week.
Politician Plans On Spoiling Alaska’s Marijuana Moment
Out of the four states in the 2014 election with marijuana reform on the ballot, Alaska was the most surprising. When you think of states likely to legalize marijuana, California is usually the first state that comes to mind.